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1851 (Aug. 14) Edinburgh, Scotland to Boston, Mass., red "Paid at Edinh AU 14" origin postmark with red manuscript "1/-" shilling prepaid rating on Ocean Penny Postage illustrated propaganda design envelope, State 5a, J. Valentine imprint at left, Johnstone imprint at bottom, Liverpool (8.16) backstamp and matching red "5/Cents" credit handstamp to U.S., carried by Cunard Line Asia from Liverpool Aug. 16th to New York arriving Aug. 28th, red Boston "Paid" handstamp at top right; cover slightly restored, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A REMARKABLE OCEAN PENNY POSTAGE PROPAGANDA USED TRANSATLANTIC TO THE UNITED STATES.
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Realized: $2,400